Chances are, you’ve heard that phrase a few thousand times. After all, apps are our go-to problem-solvers these days. Whether you want to know when to take a bathroom break during a movie or forgot where you parked your car and want someone with pirate’s voice to tell you where it is (yes, really!), there’s an app that can help.

The problem with apps, however, is with millions to choose from, how do you find the best? That’s where we step in. Credit Sesame looked at dozens of apps and found the must-haves that will help keep your finances in order. If you don’t already have all of these downloaded, proceed to the app store now.

The best app if you’re ready to make the switch from Quicken or Mint: CountAbout

Why it’s super: If you’re a long-time Quicken user, one thing you may have noticed about other financial apps is that you can’t important your data over. CountAbout changes that.

It’s the only personal finance app that lets you import your Quicken history so you don’t lose any of your transaction data. You can use the app to set up your budget with customized categories and keep track of your running balance from day-to-day.

The app links up to your checking, savings, credit and investment accounts so you can see what your bottom line looks like at a glance. If Mint has been your go-to budgeting app but you’re looking for something different, you can also important your Mint data over without missing a beat.

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Barbara Ann Feeney

16-05-2016

I switched from pencil and paper on grid accounting paper, then to a Google spreadsheet, then to CountAbout. Really happy with how this app makes it easy to track how I doing, staying (or not) on budget.

‏@davepurcell

15-11-2016

I rarely tweet endorsements, but -- after years of using/hating Quicken, Countabout is awesome for tracking home budget/finances. Thx!

David M.

16-07-2016

CountAbout is as easy to use on my mobile as it is on the desktop and it provides me with the same or better information than Quicken.

Nate E.

05-02-2016

Fantastic! I finally found a great replacement for Quicken! CountAbout is entirely cloud-based, so you can access it from whatever OS you happen to be using. And the mobile app isn't hamstrung like Quicken's. No looking back for me, this is a great app and a great service!

My Bank Tracker

24-11-2016

...you won’t be bombarded with ads when you log in. Mint, for example, uses targeted ads to help keep the platform free. All in all, CountAbout could be a good choice for Quicken and Mint users who want to start fresh with their finances without losing their past transaction history.

Mark Goldfarb

20-01-2017

I love the software – nice and clean – the categories was a must have that your competitors are lacking.

Widgets to Compare Monthly Spending in Active Categories

17-02-2017

Huzzah! I can add widgets now and already made one to compare my monthly spending in my active categories to my budget. Excellent. That tool is one of my favorite features in a personal finance product.

Shirley Hou

CountAbout was Perfect

15-03-2017

I was looking for finance software to use as treasurer of the parent-teacher association at my child's school. CountAbout was perfect - it had all the register features and download capabilities that I was familiar with from desktop Quicken, but it has the advantage of being in the cloud so I can use it from any computer.

Steve P.

22-09-2017

My search for a cloud-based alternative to Quicken is over! Very easy to transfer my Quicken data and customize my account. Thank you CountAbout!

Jim Powell

17-03-2018

Vastly superior to the execrable Quicken, which caused me to have to choose a new bank password every time I used it. CA is fast, simple, and all you need unless you have a complicated investment portfolio. Its almost fun!

Jeffrey Wilk

02-04-2018

Great product and great customer service. Thanks!

Nancy

10-08-2018

I love CountAbout! I have hated Quicken for years, but didn't have an alternative. Now I do! I love that the cost is only $9.99 per year for the basic service (which is all I need). You can upgrade for more features, if you need them. But for personal use, the basic plan is just fine. When I found CountAbout, I gleefully gave Quicken the boot and I haven't looked back or missed it at all. Bye bye Quicken!!!

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CountAbout® is an easy-to-use online personal finance application that imports data from Quicken and Mint and automatically downloads data from banking, credit card, and retirement accounts. With no software to install, we’re anywhere you have an Internet connection. Our platform is stable, secure, and totally private. Our dedicated customer service team is friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to respond.

Never lose track of your finances, or the big picture, with CountAbout. Sign up for a free 15-day trial today.